VR Career Coach & Job-Readiness Trainer

Tennessee Department of Human Services; Tennessee; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Human Services seeks a VR Career Training Specialist to provide individualized, community-based career services under general supervision. The role supports customers in pursuing employment opportunities and coordinating training opportunities to advance job readiness.

The position emphasizes personalized client support, job-search assistance, interview preparation, and connections to local transportation resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional-level experience in business management, education, training, employment or career counseling, human resources, social services or vocational rehabilitation.
• Graduate coursework may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Any additional graduate coursework may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supports and delivers individualized, person-centered services based on the customer’s needs.
• Research training opportunities such as certifications, apprenticeships, internships to assist in employment objectives.
• Assist customers with creating professional email accounts and online job-search accounts; assist with completing and submitting applications and resumes.
• Facilitate job shadowing, tours of local businesses, and coordination of mock interviews.
• Identify community resources, including transportation options, to support independence and employment goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate coursework substitution

Job description

Tennessee Department of Human Services seeks a VR Career Training Specialist to provide individualized, community-based career services under general supervision. The role supports customers in pursuing employment opportunities and coordinating training opportunities to advance job readiness.

The position emphasizes personalized client support, job-search assistance, interview preparation, and connections to local transportation resources.